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Build Reliability Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Hermeus · Atlanta, GA · On-site

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About Hermeus

Reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build fast and powerful aircraft on relevant timelines, delivering the high-speed systems our nation and its allies need to command the skies and deter global threats. Backed by Khosla.

About the role

As a Build Reliability Engineering Intern at Hermeus, you will support the development, improvement, and standardization of manufacturing processes used to build our next-generation aircraft. You will work closely with engineers and technicians to identify manufacturing challenges, investigate root causes, and implement improvements across structural fabrication and assembly processes.

What they're looking for

  • Hands-on experience building, fabricating, assembling, or testing hardware through internships, coursework, clubs, competition teams, or personal projects
  • Comfortable working directly on the factory floor and learning manufacturing processes hands-on
  • Strong interest in manufacturing, welding, materials, structures, or process improvement
  • Ability to approach problems using engineering first principles and root-cause analysis
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to clearly document technical processes
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams
More about this role

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

As a Build Reliability Engineering Intern at Hermeus, you will support the development, improvement, and standardization of manufacturing processes used to build our next-generation aircraft. You will work closely with engineers and technicians to identify manufacturing challenges, investigate root causes, and implement improvements across structural fabrication and assembly processes.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)

Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

  • Support the development and improvement of manufacturing processes for aircraft structures and hardware.
  • Work hands-on with sheet metal, welded assemblies, tooling, and other manufacturing equipment on the factory floor.
  • Investigate manufacturing defects, nonconformances, and process inefficiencies...

Read the full posting on Hermeus's site ↗

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